antileprosy

lep·ro·sy

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Definitions of antileprosy word

adjective antileprosy acting against leprosy 3
noun antileprosy a chronic, mildly infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, affecting the peripheral nervous system, skin, and nasal mucosa and variously characterized by ulcerations, tubercular nodules, and loss of sensation that sometimes leads to traumatic amputation of the anesthetized part. 1
noun antileprosy Countering leprosy. 1
adjective antileprosy (medicine) Countering leprosy. 0

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; perhaps < Medieval Latin leprōsia (recorded only as synonym for leprosarium) < Greek léprōs(is) leprosy + -ia -y3

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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